The ear canal is the passage which carries the sound from external source straight to the eardrum. Infection in that region can be caused through different types of fungi or bacteria, and is known as Otitis Externa or the Swimmer’s Ear. It is quite common in children who spend a lot of time playing with […]

The terrible disorder of mysterious jaw ache called TMJ disorder or TMD usually affects adults. As if that was not painful enough, it also affects children in some rare cases. Among the children affected by TMJ, females reaching puberty is the commonest demographic. 1 in 10 male children in their teenage too have complained of […]

Adenoids are a lymphatic tissue at the top of the throat, lying at the back of the nose, and extremely responsive to infections. In viral conditions, tonsils and adenoids expand to combat the infection. It grows with age and develops to their maximum size within 5-7 years. Body finds other ways to combat infection, as […]

Over the years, orthodontists and dentists have been making the use of braces to straighten misalignment of teeth. However, few things that are left untreated include swallowing patterns and oral posture. It can ultimately lead to TMJ or sleep-breathing disorders. You may even need braces as an adult. One should have a sound knowledge about […]

Laryngomalacia is a condition when the tissues of the larynx or voice box softens over time. This is usually associated with noisy breathing in infants. Your child may need a medical assessment in some cases, while you can also help the physician control the situation better by taking a few precautionary steps. Look For Variation […]

A cholesteatoma is an abnormal condition, in which non-cancerous skin develops behind the eardrum, in the middle section of the ear. Although it is caused by repeated infections, it can also be a birth defect. With the accumulation of dead skin cells, the growth in size can disrupt the middle ear bones. This may result […]